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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.22, 399.34 and 264.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.22, 399.34 and 264.98 is: 394.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.22 : 399.34 = 264.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.22/399.34 = 264.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.22x = 399.34 × 264.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.22x = 105,817.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,817.11/268.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.52

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